India, May 19 -- With the Chemists Association of Pune District (CAPD) announcing its full support to the nationwide bandh called by the All-India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) against illegal online medicine sales and what the organisation terms as unfair competition from corporate players, more than 25,000 chemists across Pune district will keep their shops closed on May 20.

At a press conference held in Pune on Monday to announce full support to the bandh, CAPD office-bearers said that the shutdown is expected to see near-total participation across the district.

CAPD president Sandeep Parakh said, "All our members are prepared for the shutdown. The protest is against policy inaction and growing concerns over the futu...